Approximately How Many Americans Live at or Below the Poverty

question 6

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many Americans live at or below the poverty level of $24,850 annually for a family of four?

• A) 5 million
• B) 10 million
• C) 25 million
• D) 45 million

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